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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1920
Page
1
Paris reports Allied demands for German disarmament meet a brusque German reply. French officials call Germany shameless amid fears of fresh wars. Bolshevik troop buildup near the western frontier is feared as Germany continues munitions flows toward Moscow and Ruhr concerns rise.
A British treasury representative will arrive in Washington to discuss changes to demand notices on the British government held by the United States. Secretary of the Treasury Houston announced the plan during remarks in Washington on December 29.
Two businessmen were wounded in a posse battle after five bandits robbed a Culver Indiana hotel of 10000 dollars. Most of the loot was recovered as about 100 shots were fired. The robbers were captured and guarded against mob violence.
Ashland Wisconsin December 20 57 violators were arraigned by United States Commissioner Gate following a liquor raid at Hurley conducted by prohibition agents. The arraignment began at noon with 67 men arrested in the operation. Policeman's son injured A Marion E Barnley son of Charles Farnley traffic officer on the Casper police force was badly injured when a butcher knife slipped and cut his thumb. The blade nearly severed the knuckle. A week earlier Raymond Harsey brother of an unnamed person was badly injured on an ice stretch and required hospital care.
Speculation on Judge Ralph Kimball’s successor for the Sixth Judicial District centers on Casper Riverton or Douglas as likely sources. Possible nominees include C D Murane R H Nichols A B Durram G Ryts and others with Lander considered unlikely. U S Attorney Jack Dillon is viewed as probable for the district post.
Pleasant weather, the most moderate in weeks, brought many people to town yesterday. Throughout the day the streets were crowded with shoppers and theatergoers.
Disorder erupted during a church service honoring former Premier Venizelos in Athens. Police or soldiers reportedly threatened the officiating priest. two people were arrested and released. Cabinet alarms noted Bolshevik troops and Wrangel forces moving into Thrace amid food shortages and unrest.
Senator Boles Penrose of Pennsylvania, chair of the finance committee, is expected to arrive next week to take charge of the tariff bill fight. Consideration by the finance committee will be postponed until his arrival. An informal Republican conference will be held tomorrow to discuss House passed amendments. McCumber said his stance on tariff is unchanged.
Delegates from many colleges attend the twelfth annual intercollegiate conference on labor and radical movements in New York. The debate asks whether capitalism is collapsing with Morrie Quit, leader, for the affirmative and Talcott aka Joseph Henry Cohan speaking for the negative.
STEUBENVILLE Ohio Dec 29 A Sing Sing prison editorial praising safety faces a setback as Lawrence Shields a prisoner in Steubenville jail is robbed by three inmates. The incident was reported by county jail officials and involves three black prisoners.
Marion Ohio December 26 miscellaneous subjects occupied President elect Warren G Harding today in a busy succession of short conferences arranged to permit callers to present topics in which they are particularly interested.
Paris dispatch says due to the catastrophe in England Prime Minister Lloyd George must be in London, so the next allied premiers conference will be held in London or Paris rather than Nice, as reported by newspapers.
Federal indictments charging Sherman antitrust violations were returned against four land contractors and eleven individuals examined in the building crust inquiry in New York.
An earthquake struck Willows California at 110th midnight injuring none and forcing residents from beds though no structural damage was reported. Local authorities noted the event as a seismic disturbance with no casualties.
In Kankakee Illinois on December 29 a gun battle with police ended with Jacob Scott dead after a getaway. The twins Joseph and Jacob Scott 24 years old held up the New Orleans Chicago flyer on the Illinois Central last night. They forced a flagman and a newsboy to help rob a rear sleeping car. About $5,000 in cash and jewelry worth $1,500 were taken.
Democrats argue a four year mayoralty in Chicago violates the law and could end Thompson’s term next spring. They plan court filings to force the Chicago Board of Elections to call a mayoral election, grooming candidates for a possible Carter H. Harrison comeback and triggering elections across Illinois communities.
Ashuret of Arizona went to the White House to seek a frank and manly statement from President Wilson on whether he would sign the tariff bill extending for six months the requirement of $100 worth of mining work before midnight December 31. The senator planned to remain at the executive offices until a formal proposal was announced.
David Williams aged 92 dies at his home 425 South Oak Street after returning from Colorado for health reasons. He resided here before leaving for Colorado and returned about six weeks ago. The body is at Bowman Chapel awaiting funeral arrangements.
Assemblyman Albery Ramenkine announced plans to introduce a bill in the California legislature barring any alien from owning land in the state extending the current anti Japanese land law. The note also mentions a claim about church membership figures in the United States.
London December 29 British organized labor opens a conference for the Parliamentary Labor party to back Irish self determination and challenge government charges of reprisals. The chairman warned Britain has no friends abroad over its handling of the Irish question.
Confessions in Kamchatka granted to Washington by the Russian government might prove a serious disadvantage to Japan. Viscount Uchida, Japanese foreign minister, told a deputation of the opposition party that the United States has not recognized the contract or the Soviet government.
Pontiac dispatch reports Ford Motor Company Highland Park plant idled indefinitely after an inventory shutdown through January 3 with expectations of continued idleness into February. Separate item notes G W Holdrege, Burlington Western lines head, retiring next month after fifty years with the company. a farewell dinner is planned January 4 at the Hotel Fontenelle in Omaha.
Rome report states DAnnunzios representatives confirmed full recognition of the Rapallo Treaty at the Abbazia conference. General Cavigna, commander of Italian forces in Fiume, relayed the development. In Fiume, DAnnunzio surrendered all his forces to the municipal council.
In Fiume a morning conference for final cessation of hostilities between Italian regulars and D Annunzio forces is arranged with Gen. Caviglia to outline peace terms. A truce, agreed in the night, will hold until the conference ends as city defense speakers are chosen. meanwhile the siege appears to ease.
Dec 29 report says Italian regulars hold more than half of Fiume and a truce is in effect. Officials may seek Adriatic treaty recognition for lasting peace. Casualties over two days reach about 60 killed and 200 wounded. Capt d Annunzio’s capture earns his men a reward. no indication the poet will be punished.
Alexander J. Hemphill chairman of the board of directors of the Guaranty Trust company died of heart disease at his New York home today.
Casper residents face ongoing post office delays as box capacity remains insufficient. Washington telegrams failed to resolve congestion plans, with the Chamber of Commerce urging action. Current 1,000-box capacity serves about five people per box, prompting officials to consider basement or mezzanine relocations and potential 300 additional main-floor boxes.
Casper police report street traffic is orderly with few accidents of consequence as motorists generally follow rules.
Washington Dec 20 Mexican officials plan to wait for Warren G Harding's inauguration before pursuing formal recognition by the United States. They had prepared to arrange a conference with both incoming administrations to smooth the path to recognition, but a note from Secretary of State Colby drew no reply and signaled the wait.
Dec 80 crowds line Montevideo streets to greet Bainbridge Colby secretary of state. Residents call it the most enthusiastic greeting to any foreign visitor in years and celebrate the visit with cheers and ceremonies.
The sundry civil bill totals about 400 million dollars for 1921 22 government operations. House appropriations committee reports it as part of the wider push to complete appropriation legislation before the Harding administration takes office. A resolution seeks reduced armament spending and negotiations with Britain and Japan. A foreign relations committee set for a special meeting on Monday with Senator Borah signaling support.
Damage estimated at $10 resulted from a fire caused by an overheated latetnat near 709 Maat Pitch.
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